Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Infinix Smart 9 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Infinix Smart 9 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Infinix Smart 9
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
54.4
88.7 ★
Camera
50.0
78.0 ★
Battery
86.0 ★
78.0
Gaming
56.8
86.9 ★
Overall
60.7
85.4 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Infinix Smart 9
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
85.4/100
Best Value
Infinix Smart 9
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Infinix Smart 9
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Infinix Smart 9
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
720x1600
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Xclipse 960
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.07", 1.12µm, AF Auxiliary lens
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.96", 1.12µm
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
Yes
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4900 mAh
Charging
10W wired Reverse wired
Fast battery 45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
Yes
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
165.7 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.52 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
188g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Metallic Black, Neo Titanium, Mint Green, Sandstone Gold
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Infinix Smart 9 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Infinix Smart 9 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Infinix Smart 9
Pros
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Slow 10W charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Infinix Smart 9 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner with a score of 85.4/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Infinix Smart 9 or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 50.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Infinix Smart 9 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Infinix Smart 9 offers better value at PKR 26,999 with a value score of 4.0.
What is the price difference between Infinix Smart 9 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Infinix Smart 9 costs PKR 26,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 358,000.
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